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April 9
Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin pitched in the top of the ninth against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Twins get Tonkin from Mets, put Kepler on injured list

Michael Tonkin will be added to the bullpen after appearing in three games for New York this season. This is his second stint in Minnesota.
Randball
April 9
Minnesota Twins right fielder Manuel Margot hit a two run homer in the third inning Monday, but it was the only offense Minnesota mustered in a 4-2 lo

Why has the Twins offense sputtered this season?

Host Michael Rand goes into a list of reasons the Twins are averaging fewer than three runs per game. He also talked about Vikings draft options with football writer Andrew Krammer.
Twins
April 9
Byron Buxton made a spectacular catch during Monday night's loss to the Dodgers and also had one of the team's three hits.

Watch: Buxton's amazing catch reminds Twins what they missed

With the score 2-2 in the sixth inning and the Dodgers threatening, Byron Buxton made a defensive play that won't be forgotten.
Twins
April 9
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads home after celebrating his seventh inning solo homer with Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel

Ohtani generates more offense than entire Twins lineup in Dodgers win

The Twins got only three hits, nine of them after the fourth inning, and Shohei Ohtani had three extra-base hits to lead the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory.
Twins
April 8
Minnesota Twins first baseman Jose Miranda (64) models a new team jersey.

Twins call up Miranda from St. Paul, put Duarte on injured list

The Twins promoted Jose Miranda from St. Paul after placing reliever Daniel Duarte on the 15-day injured list. Miranda will bat fifth in a revamped lineup vs. the Dodgers.
Twins
April 8
Twins relief pitcher Daniel Duarte throws during the fourth inning against the Royals on March 31 in Kansas City.

Twins lose eighth pitcher to injured list as depth gets early test

Daniel Duarte is shut down from throwing for at least three days because of a right triceps strain, while Brent Headrick, who could provide depth in the rotation or bullpen, was placed on the Class AAA injured list.
Twins
April 8
The Twins, under General Manager Thad Levine, left, and Executive Vice President Derek Falvey, have the 20th-highest payroll in Major League Baseball,

Twins' 2024 payroll drops into bottom third of major league teams

The Twins were one of nine teams that cut their payroll this season, trimming about $38 million from their 2023 record of $164 million.
Twins
April 7
Dodgers lefthander James Paxton returns to Target Field, where he once had a bald eagle land on him on Opening Day.

Twins vs. Dodgers series preview: Ohtani makes first Target Field appearance on new team

The NL West leaders are coming off a series loss against the Cubs to close a six-game road trip.
Twins
April 7
A C-130 H3 Hercules aircraft from the Minnesota National Guard’s St. Paul-based 133rd Airlift Wing flies over Target Field during Thursday's Openin

Twins-Guardians series finale at Target Field postponed by rain

The teams will make the game up on Aug. 9 as part of a split doubleheader.
Twins
April 7
Two of the drivers of the Dodgers' offense, Mookie Betts (50) and Shohei Ohtani (17), have three MVP trophies and 10 All-Star selections between them.

Thrifty Twins relish the challenge of facing big-spending Dodgers

Three-game series at Target Field will pit the Twins, who have struggled offensively thus far this season, against the star-studded Dodgers.
Twins
April 6
Cleveland catcher David Fry tags out the Twins' Alex Kirilloff at home plate during the first inning Saturday at Target Field.

Plenty of baserunners, little production as Twins fall to Guardians 3-1

The Twins managed only two hits and are 0-for-23 with runners in scoring position in the series.
Twins
April 6
Construction workers watch the fireworks from the 18th floor of North Loop Green after Byron Buxton hit a home run in the first inning of the Twins ga

Twins rookie Martin has the best commute on the team

Austin Martin expected to start the year with the Saints, but an injury call-up shortened his travel distance to about 75 feet.
Twins
April 6
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa holds his two sons, Kylo and Kenzo, left to right, before Thursday's home opener against the Guardians at Target Field.

Reusse: Correa follows Twins lineage as team's next great, and greatest, shortstop

Shortstop Carlos Correa "is the complete package," said former Twins shortstop Roy Smalley. Starting Season 3 in Minnesota, he will be the Twins' best-ever shortstop.
Twins
April 5
These five pitchers didn't have an easy road to the Twins bullpen: Top: rock Stewart and Caleb Thielbar. Bottom (left to right): Daniel Duarte, Justin

Meet 5 Twins relievers who took a long, twisting road to the majors

When the Twins assembled their bullpen during the offseason, they wanted it to feature experienced relievers who could handle a variety of roles. These five took unusual journeys to Minnesota.
Twins
April 5
Twins relief pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) throws out a pitch in the sixth inning of the Twins home opener.

Twins offense fizzles under weight of whiffs in home opener loss

The Twins struck out 15 times and went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, botching scoring opportunities through the 4-2 loss to Cleveland.
Twins
April 5
He didn't strike out here, but Twins right fielder Max Kepler personified the day's frustrations in the first inning: a ground out to Guardians starti

Souhan: The home opener's biggest story? Something that was missing.

Remember last week's Opening Day win by the Twins in Kansas City? Royce Lewis homered in his first at-bat and was injured running the bases after his second. That's a problem.
Twins
April 4
Former TV broadcaster Dick Bremer throws out the ceremonial first pitch to former Twins star Joe Mauer, a Hall of Fame-elect catcher.

Trading places: Bremer goes from Twins' TV booth to taking the field

Broadcaster Dick Bremer, who at 68 is now with the team as an ambassador and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Thursday's home opener, has joined a senior baseball league.
Twins
April 4
Former Twins manager Tom Kelly visits with fans as the gates opened Thursday at Target Field.

Lineups posted at Target Field for Twins' home opener

Pablo López takes the mound as the Twins face the Cleveland Guardians, who are off to a quick start this season.
Business
April 4
Baseballs sit in a pile for batting practice before the Twins home opener at Target Field in Minneapolis on Thursday.

Where do MLB baseballs come from? Cargill cattle, of course

The Minnesota-based company supplies most of the Holstein hides that become the millions of prized pearls produced every year.
Twins
April 4
Cory Provus is moving from the Twins radio booth to the TV broadcasting booth.

Scoggins: Cory Provus getting ready for 'biggest challenge' of career

Today's game will mark the first Twins home game with Provus, who had been the Twins' radio voice, replacing Dick Bremer on TV.
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